Mr Gary Carroll B.Com LLB, FCPA
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Gary Carroll is a seasoned senior executive with significant experience in stabilising, growing and transforming companies with large-scale, distributed networks. He has held a number of senior roles in multi-site organisations where he’s been responsible for optimising sites through operational and cultural transformations. He has particular expertise using marketing, customer and consumer insights to drive growth. Most recently, Gary was CEO of MindChamps Australia, a premium early learning centre group. Most notable is Gary’s time at ASX-listed G8 Education where he joined as CFO in 2016, and 6 months later was appointed as CEO and successfully led Australia’s largest provider of quality early childhood education and care with over 400 centres nationwide until 2022.
Prior to G8, Gary spent ten years at ASX-listed Super Retail Group in a range of senior management roles, including Group CFO and General Manager of Group Development. During this time, Super Retail Group more than trebled in size, which was driven by network growth and a number of critical development projects that transformed and grew the network.
Gary Carroll is a seasoned senior executive with significant experience in stabilising, growing and transforming companies with large-scale, distributed networks. He has held a number of senior roles in multi-site organisations where he’s been responsible for optimising sites through operational and cultural transformations. He has particular expertise using marketing, customer and consumer insights to drive growth. Most recently, Gary was CEO of MindChamps Australia, a premium early learning centre group. Most notable is Gary’s time at ASX-listed G8 Education where he joined as CFO in 2016, and 6 months later was appointed as CEO and successfully led Australia’s largest provider of quality early childhood education and care with over 400 centres nationwide until 2022.
Prior to G8, Gary spent ten years at ASX-listed Super Retail Group in a range of senior management roles, including Group CFO and General Manager of Group Development. During this time, Super Retail Group more than trebled in size, which was driven by network growth and a number of critical development projects that transformed and grew the network.
Dr Michael Caristo B.Sc.(Med)(Hons)
Chairman
Michael Caristo is a Founding Partner of Genesis Capital. Before establishing Genesis Capital, he was an investment professional at a leading Australian private equity firm and served as a non-executive director on several portfolio businesses. Dr Caristo began his career at Bain & Company, where he specialised in transaction services.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Honours) from the University of New South Wales. He is also a published contributor in the field of stem-cell research.
Michael is currently director of Genesis Capital portfolio companies Sana Health Group, Impression Dental, Crux Biolabs, Syntro and Momentum Research as well as a former director of Avance, Agilex and SmartClinics.
Michael Caristo is a Founding Partner of Genesis Capital. Before establishing Genesis Capital, he was an investment professional at a leading Australian private equity firm and served as a non-executive director on several portfolio businesses. Dr Caristo began his career at Bain & Company, where he specialised in transaction services.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Honours) from the University of New South Wales. He is also a published contributor in the field of stem-cell research.
Michael is currently director of Genesis Capital portfolio companies Sana Health Group, Impression Dental, Crux Biolabs, Syntro and Momentum Research as well as a former director of Avance, Agilex and SmartClinics.
Mr Chris Yoo B.Eng./LLB
Non-Executive Director
Chris Yoo is a Founding Partner of Genesis Capital. Prior to Genesis Capital, he was a Partner, member of the investment committee and Principal at globally recognised private equity firms.
Chris has held numerous directorships and board roles at various companies and currently serves as a Director of Genesis Capital portfolio companies General Homecare, Therapy Pro, HealthBright, Lifecare Consultants, and Southern Cross Support Services. Additionally, Mr Yoo is a non-executive director at For Purpose Investment Partners, an organisation focused on investing in projects and enterprises that deliver long-term positive social outcomes for Australian communities.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney.
Chris Yoo is a Founding Partner of Genesis Capital. Prior to Genesis Capital, he was a Partner, member of the investment committee and Principal at globally recognised private equity firms.
Chris has held numerous directorships and board roles at various companies and currently serves as a Director of Genesis Capital portfolio companies General Homecare, Therapy Pro, HealthBright, Lifecare Consultants, and Southern Cross Support Services. Additionally, Mr Yoo is a non-executive director at For Purpose Investment Partners, an organisation focused on investing in projects and enterprises that deliver long-term positive social outcomes for Australian communities.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney.
Ms Tara Hariharan B.Com.(Hons, First Class)
Non-Executive Director
Tara is an Investment Manager at Genesis Capital. Prior to this, she was a management consultant at Bain & Company, and has worked across the healthcare, financial services, and not-for-profit sectors. Tara holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney. She received Honours (First Class) in Health Economics for her work on the early-childhood determinants of adulthood outcomes and has published papers in this field.
Tara is currently a Director of Genesis Capital portfolio company Impression Dental Group.
Tara is an Investment Manager at Genesis Capital. Prior to this, she was a management consultant at Bain & Company, and has worked across the healthcare, financial services, and not-for-profit sectors. Tara holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney. She received Honours (First Class) in Health Economics for her work on the early-childhood determinants of adulthood outcomes and has published papers in this field.
Tara is currently a Director of Genesis Capital portfolio company Impression Dental Group.
Mr Steven Rubic B Health Admin, MBA, FAICD, FACHSM
Non-Executive Director, appointed in 2023. Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Steven has over 30 years of health care executive leadership experience including CEO roles of Healthscope, I-MED Radiology Network and St Vincent’s & Mater Health. Steven is currently a Non-Executive Director of Healthscope, the Mercy Partners, Mater Misericordiae Limited, Invocare Ltd and Catholic Healthcare Limited. Steven was previously the Chair of Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College, a past Board Director of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, the Macquarie University Council and the NSW Private Hospitals Association.
Steven has an MBA and is a Fellow of the AICD and Fellow of ACHSM. He has worked closely with Boards and private equity firms over the last 11 years, growing a number of businesses with a focus on commercial outcomes and delivering strong returns to shareholders.
Steven has over 30 years of health care executive leadership experience including CEO roles of Healthscope, I-MED Radiology Network and St Vincent’s & Mater Health. Steven is currently a Non-Executive Director of Healthscope, the Mercy Partners, Mater Misericordiae Limited, Invocare Ltd and Catholic Healthcare Limited. Steven was previously the Chair of Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College, a past Board Director of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, the Macquarie University Council and the NSW Private Hospitals Association.
Steven has an MBA and is a Fellow of the AICD and Fellow of ACHSM. He has worked closely with Boards and private equity firms over the last 11 years, growing a number of businesses with a focus on commercial outcomes and delivering strong returns to shareholders.
Mr Brent Cubis B.Com, ACA, AICD
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee
In his executive career, Brent was Chief Financial Officer at a number of healthcare and multi-site businesses including Cochlear Ltd, National Home Doctor Service Ltd, Fitness First Ltd and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Ltd. Following his executive career, he has held a number of Non-Executive director roles and is currently a Non-Executive Director on the boards of AI Media, ARN Media and Silverchain Group and is the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee for each of these companies.
Brent has a Bachelor of Commerce and is an Australian Chartered Accountant and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. In his spare time, he sits on the board of not-for-profit Canteen, the only organisation in Australia dedicated to providing tailored support for young people impacted by cancer.
In his executive career, Brent was Chief Financial Officer at a number of healthcare and multi-site businesses including Cochlear Ltd, National Home Doctor Service Ltd, Fitness First Ltd and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Ltd. Following his executive career, he has held a number of Non-Executive director roles and is currently a Non-Executive Director on the boards of AI Media, ARN Media and Silverchain Group and is the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee for each of these companies.
Brent has a Bachelor of Commerce and is an Australian Chartered Accountant and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. In his spare time, he sits on the board of not-for-profit Canteen, the only organisation in Australia dedicated to providing tailored support for young people impacted by cancer.
